Christmas Top 5

My favorite things about Christmas this year:

1. Walking through Winterhaven to see the Christmas lights. Both kids loved it!

2. Sewing: The Christmas deadline got me to finish some projects. I just wish I had taken pictures of them! I made a few taggie blankets, lots of beanbags, and a stocking for Haley. Imagine a red stocking hanging next to the other three. :)

3. Christmas cards: If you didn't get one from us, don't be offended. It just didn't happen this year. But I still got excited every day to open the mailbox and find pictures and news from friends.

4. Mary and Joseph Sighting: An unusual couple walked into Wendy's the other day while we were having lunch. They weren't exactly homeless, but the man had a full beard, the woman had long, wavy hair and both were dressed a little scruffy. Trevor stared at them and quickly turned to me: "Mom, I see Mary and Joseph!"

5. Time with Family: My brother Allen and his wife Lori have a boy Trevor's age and a girl Haley's age. They live in Utah and we rarely get to spend time with them so this Christmas was so fun for both families. We also saw Birch's sister Marie and her family who moved to Boston this year. And don't forget THREE missionary phone calls on Christmas!

Haley & Kaitlin

Trevor and Benson at Christmas Eve dinner. Pretty serious faces!

Grandma and Grandpa with the baby girls on Christmas morning.